The Murder of Joe Orton
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In August 1967, rising British playwright Joe Orton was at the height of his career when his life ended violently in the Islington flat he shared with his long-time partner, Kenneth Halliwell. What unfolded was a shocking murder-suicide that stunned the theatre world. In this episode, we unravel the turbulent relationship, the jealousy, and the final hours that silenced one of the sharpest voices in British theatre. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly, then why not buy us a...
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The Murder of King William II
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A king. An arrow. A forest thick with secrets. When William Rufus fell dead during a royal hunt in 1100, it was labelled an accident, but the facts, and the timing, suggest otherwise. In this episode, we explore the suspicious death of King William II and the brother who just happened to become king days later. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly, then why not buy us a coffee? Head on over to to see how. An article supporting this episode can be found on...
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Jeffrey Dahmer
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He was polite, soft-spoken, and completely unremarkable—until police entered his Milwaukee apartment and uncovered a horror story beyond imagination. In this chilling episode, we follow the life and crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer, a man whose polite exterior masked the mind of a serial killer, cannibal, and necrophile. What drove him—and why wasn’t he stopped sooner? Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly, then why not buy us a coffee? Head on over to to see...
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The Assassination of Malcolm X
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Charismatic, controversial, and uncompromising, Malcolm X became one of the most powerful voices in the American civil rights movement. But on a cold February evening in 1965, as he stood before a crowd in New York, that voice was silenced in a hail of gunfire. In this episode, we explore the life, legacy, and lingering questions behind the assassination of Malcolm X. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly, then why not buy us a coffee? Head on over to to see...
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The Murder of King Henry VI
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In 1471, King Henry VI died in the Tower of London, just days after his son’s death and the fall of the Lancastrian cause. Officially, he died of heartbreak. But few believed it then, and even fewer believe it now. In this episode, we uncover the suspicious circumstances of Henry’s quiet death, the political forces that made him expendable, and how one of England’s most tragic kings met his end not with a sword, but in silence. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly, then...
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The Murder of Edmund Ironside
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In 1016, England’s King Edmund Ironside fought fiercely to defend his crown against Danish invaders, earning his reputation as a warrior king. But just weeks after dividing the kingdom with his rival, Cnut, Edmund was dead. Some say illness claimed him. Others insist it was a gruesome assassination, carried out in the most humiliating way possible. In this episode, we uncover the mystery behind one of England’s earliest royal murders. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly,...
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The Murder of Simonetta Vespucci
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Simonetta Vespucci was the face that defined beauty in Renaissance Florence. Admired by the powerful Medici family and immortalised in Botticelli’s paintings, she seemed untouchable. But in 1476, at just 22 years old, Simonetta died suddenly. Officially, it was illness, but rumours of jealousy, poison, and political plots have surrounded her death ever since. In this episode, we explore the mystery behind the life and untimely end of Florence’s most famous muse. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to...
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Andrei Chikatilo
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Dubbed the “Butcher of Rostov,” Andrei Chikatilo was one of the Soviet Union’s most prolific and terrifying serial killers. Between 1978 and 1990, he preyed on the vulnerable, leaving a trail of horror across Russia. In this episode, we explore how Chikatilo evaded capture for years—and how his monstrous crimes finally caught up with him. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly, then why not buy us a coffee? Head on over to to see how. An article...
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The Assassination Benazir Bhutto
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On December 27, 2007, Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister and a symbol of hope for many, was assassinated at a rally in Rawalpindi. Her death shook the world, throwing a fragile democracy into chaos. Was it a lone act of terror, or part of a deeper conspiracy? In this episode, we unravel the final moments of one of the most significant political figures of the 21st century. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly, then why not buy us a coffee? Head on over...
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The Murder of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey
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In 1678, the suspicious death of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey sent shockwaves through London. A respected magistrate, Godfrey was found dead under mysterious circumstances, fueling hysteria at the height of the Popish Plot. Was it political murder, religious conspiracy, or something even more sinister? In this episode, we dive into a 17th-century mystery filled with intrigue, fear, and unanswered questions. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly, then why not buy us a coffee? Head on...
info_outlineIn the twenty-first episode of 5 Minute Murder, we uncover the mysterious and gruesome murder of King Edward II, a monarch whose turbulent reign ended in betrayal and tragedy. In just five minutes, we explore the events leading up to his imprisonment and death in Berkeley Castle in 1327, following his forced abdication. Edward’s controversial relationships, political failures, and the conspiracy involving his estranged wife, Queen Isabella, and her lover, Roger Mortimer, set the stage for his demise. Join us as we delve into the chilling accounts of his murder and the enduring intrigue surrounding his final days.
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